Chapter 333: Kang Chul-In vs Saturnus 1 (1/2)
Kang Chul-In could recognize the gigantic man – no, demon – after a short while.
“Oh?” Saturnus grinned hideously. “You recognize me, son?”
“...”
“Why the silence? Don’t tell me, my adorable son cannot recognize his father?”
Kang Chul-In didn’t reply.
What bullshit… why is that crazy bastard here…?
He was utterly puzzled. Saturnus belonged to the deepest depths of hell (if it existed). Why was he alive? He didn’t even have the Wheel of Three Lives.
Moreover...
He’s young.
The gigantic man didn’t have a single wrinkle on his face. He was Saturnus in his prime.
“Surprising, isn’t it?” Saturnus spoke. “Your father, whom you killed, has resurrected marvelously. Isn’t it surprising?”
“A little bit?”
“A little bit my ass. Kek…!”
“A little bit.”
Kang Chul-In refused to lose this argument.
Right, I’m surprised. You motherfucker.
In fact, he was extremely astonished. He rummaged through all the data in his head, but nothing hinted at Saturnus’ return in the slightest. In other words, it was truly a surprise!
However, only amateurs express their surprise. Kang Chul-In taunted Saturnus nonchalantly.
“What’s the big deal? It’s just a retard who crawled out from hell. Why, was the hell fire a little too hot for you?”
“Kek… keke…!”
“You dare to laugh?”
“...!”
“You should have remained in hell. What a nuisance… even this crazy old geezer has revived...”
He meant it. Kang Chul-In was trying to inherit the Emperor of Blood and Iron’s legacy and fight against the Agnagas. In such circumstance, the appearance of Saturnus was quite a disruption to his plan.
Mainly because...
This bastard, he’s strong.
Kang Chul-In could sense that Saturnus’ combat power was greater than any opponent he had ever faced.
“Kek…!” Saturnus laughed. “Bastard, well I guess you’re not exactly a bastard… but I see that you are quite good at talking shit. But isn’t it time to know your place? Are you good enough to play with words, with this father of yours?”
His sharp insight was almost frightening.
“Son, you are weaker than you were 1000 years ago. Can you even protect your wife and children from me?”
Saturnus discerned Kang Chul-In’s strength without error. Versus the Emperor of Blood and Iron in his prime, Kang Chul-In only had a 30% chance of winning.
“Not bad, for an old geezer.” Kang Chul-In didn’t bother to make a false show. “But let’s get one thing straight.”
“What?”
“Who’s your son?”
“What?”
“I’m not Julius; I am Kang Chul-In, the Supreme King of the West. If you want to meet your son, try digging the ground. Maybe you can find a piece of his bones or two.”
“Up to you to believe it or not.” Kang Chul-In shrugged. “Let me reiterate...”
At that very moment,
“I’m Kang Chul-In, not Julius!”
Swish! Emitting a beam of dark light, Kaiforce sliced through the air towards Saturnus.
It was a surprise attack!
***
Meanwhile.
“Y-Your Majesty?” In the middle of the battle, Lucia instinctively realized that there was a problem with Kang Chul-In’s health.
[Warning, warning!]
There was a notification in front of her. System Erinyes had sent her a warning message!
[Messiah, in danger! Messiah, in danger!] [Messiah, in danger! Messiah, in danger!] [Messiah, in danger! Messiah, in danger!]
The notification indicated that Kang Chul-In – the Messiah – was in danger.
Ba-dump, ba-dump! Her heart began to race. Her magic-engineered heart, which was 50 times stronger than a normal heart, was beating vigorously.
[Guardian Angel system, online!]
Subsequently, her true awakening occurred… ‘Lucia Headmistress.’
***
A thousand years ago, Dragon Lord Emilia had programmed Lucia secretly to protect the Emperor of Blood and Iron’s reincarnation.
You’ve spent your entire life under Julius’ shadow… You love him, but… you can’t express it… such a tragic fate...
...
I, Dragon Lord Emilia, wish to make a proposal to you, Lucia.
W-What proposal?
To become a cyborg.
...!
Of course, I’m not referring to a full machine. Just a portion of your body can be substituted by magic-engineered parts.
Is there… any benefit to that?
It will help you...
...
Stay by Julius' side.
Is that… for real?
Certainly. If you accept my proposal, you can proudly stand next to the reincarnation of Julius. As his aide...
I-I accept!
Are you sure?
Yes! I will do anything to stay by his side, as long as it’s not under the shadow of his Imperial Majesty…!
Alright. Ah, and also...
Yes, Ms. Emilia?
I will register an extremely special system into your soul.
What is that?
Guardian Angel.
...!
This system will activate only when Julius’ reincarnation is in grave danger. You will lose your consciousness and fight only to protect him. Even if it may cost your life...
Alright, Ms. Emilia! I will do it! I will protect his Imperial Majesty’s reincarnation!
With that, Lucia went under surgery to become a cyborg and was sealed in Erinyes as a weapon to protect Kang Chul-In. She had no regrets. After all, the sole reason for her existence was to protect Julius.
Your Majesty...
Lucia pictured Kang Chul-In before she lost her consciousness.